A Multi-Agent Planning Support-System for Assessing Externalities of Urban Form Scenarios: Results of Case Studies

Sustainability

Rachel Katoshevski-Cavari²  Theo Arentze¹ 

[1] Technical University Eindhoven, Den Dolech 2, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands; E-Mail:;Urban Planning, P.O. Box 4045, Omer 84965, Israel; E-Mail:

关键词: urban planning;    urban form;    planning ideas;    sustainable environment;    planning tool;    planning evaluation;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su2072253

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The relationship between various planning-ideas and sustainability is described, using a dedicated multi-agent model and demonstrated by a case study. The analysis supports planning based on preferences and behavior of a target population. Two objectives are addressed: (1) Examine the effect of different planning ideas-scenarios on the development of the built-environment and, in particular, how different planning scenarios can contribute to a sustainable built environment, and (2) Demonstrate the relevancy of the multi-agent model as a tool for planning and evaluating planning alternatives. Four planning scenarios are included and three performance indicators measuring aspects of sustainability (accessibility, mobility, and viability) are employed in the analysis.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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